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1954 Buick Super
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1954
Make
Buick
Model
Super
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
5th Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Convertible 5.3 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
185 hp
Power (kW)
136 kW
Displacement
5,276 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,507 mm
(216.8 in)
Width
2,027 mm
(79.8 in)
Height
1,588 mm
(62.5 in)
Wheelbase
3,226 mm
(127.0 in)
Curb weight
1,920 kg
(4,233 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,100 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
81.28 mm
(3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
1.82 :1
2nd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.6 :1
Reverse
1.82 :1
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
72 litres
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm
(12.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm
(12.0 in)
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
922 mm
(36.3 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
Turning Circle
13.1 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
930 mm
(36.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
894 mm
(35.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,100 mm
(43.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,148 mm
(45.2 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Chrome
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Front
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Rubber
Textile
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
23.6 :1
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Yes
Design
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Vinyl
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
4
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
4
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Safety & Security
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Generation)
118,630
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gasoline
Gasoline